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president obama and the first lady will be in boston today. they will participate in an interfaith service at the cathedral of the holy cross dedicated to those who were killed or wounded in the boston marathon bombings. >>> a hearing today on capitol hill on homeland security. dhs secretary janet napolitano is scheduled to testify before a house hearing on the department's 2014 budget. >>> and today is national high five day. the holiday highlighted in this youtube video raises thousands of dollars for cancer research. this year, the group is dedicating their efforts to the victims of the boston marathon bombing. >>> here's a look at what's coming up on the "today" show. breaking news, the latest on an explosion at a fertilizer plant in texas. fbi agents are pursuing what he call a strong lead this morning in the investigation of the deadly boston marathon bombings. now, keep it on this channel for continuing local news, weather, sports and moring. i'm richard lui, thanks for watching "early today," just your first stop of the day on your nbc
president obama and the first lady will be in boston today. they will participate in an interfaith service at the cathedral of the holy cross dedicated to those who were killed or wounded in the boston marathon bombings. >>> a hearing today on capitol hill on homeland security. dhs secretary janet napolitano is scheduled to testify before a house hearing on the department's 2014 budget. >>> and today is national high five day. the holiday highlighted in this youtube video...
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first lady michelle obama traveled with the president today and visited patients and staff at some of the hospitals that treated the wounded. brian? >> lester holt in boston for us tonight. lester, thanks. >>> we shift our attention now out west to the huge concussion and fire that tore through the town of west texas last night. a massive explosion at a fertilizer supply outlet. west is about 20 miles north of waco. it only covers a couple dozen blocks but after the blast which actually registered a 2.1 on the richter scale, a big part of the community is simply gone today. while it is unclear as of now how many people have been killed the mayor says 30 to 40 people are missing. a lot of those first responders. 160 more are injured. nbc's miguel almaguer is at the scene for us tonight. miguel, good evening. >> reporter: brian, good evening. that explosion took place a mile away from here. we have been asked to keep our distance as rescue teams search for the missing. it's feared at least 15 are dead. as you mentioned, 160 wounded. officials worry both those numbers may climb. the blas
first lady michelle obama traveled with the president today and visited patients and staff at some of the hospitals that treated the wounded. brian? >> lester holt in boston for us tonight. lester, thanks. >>> we shift our attention now out west to the huge concussion and fire that tore through the town of west texas last night. a massive explosion at a fertilizer supply outlet. west is about 20 miles north of waco. it only covers a couple dozen blocks but after the blast which...
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as the investigation moves into its fourth day, president obama and first lady michelle will arrive in town tomorrow. they'll be here for an interfaith church service to mourn the three people killed in the attacks. terry mcsweeney, nbc bay area news. >> we invite you to stay with nbc bay area news for all the latest on the developing investigation. we'll have more from boston in just a few hours on our morning show beginning at 4:30 a.m. you can get updates any time on our website at nbcbayarea.com. >>> the man who sent letters that tested positive for ricin is under arrest tonight. a law enforcement source says they arrested kenneth curtis who they believe is from tupelo, mississippi. roger wicker in mississippi received one of those letters believed to be curtis. lab tests are being conducted and results are expected in 48 hours. ricin is a highly toxic compound. >>> tonight new questions and accusations involving the 15-year-old girl who committed suicide after being allegedly sexually assaulted and bullied by three teenaged boys. they were all classmates at sarah toga high school.
as the investigation moves into its fourth day, president obama and first lady michelle will arrive in town tomorrow. they'll be here for an interfaith church service to mourn the three people killed in the attacks. terry mcsweeney, nbc bay area news. >> we invite you to stay with nbc bay area news for all the latest on the developing investigation. we'll have more from boston in just a few hours on our morning show beginning at 4:30 a.m. you can get updates any time on our website at...
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obama here to boston. there is the president, as you can see, leaving marine one. he will board air force one along with his wife for prayer service at 11:00. the president is set to spend several hours here on the ground here in boston. he is expected to meet with state and local officials as well as first responders. there may be a stop to see some of the victims in this attack. that's a story live in boston. we will continue to follow this for you. >>> 6:10. back here at home, we are watching that weather for you. give you a live look at san jose. the sun slowly creeping up out there. let's check in with meteorologist, christina loren. >> it is going to be a good-looking day. this is part of the reason why. good morning to you. welcome. to see the winds have dropped off substantially overnight. they are going to continue to be on the calm side all day long. so you can get on outdoors and enjoy the day. if you want to spend some time with your family today outside. it is going to be a nice day to do so. chilly start, nice rebound. as you head through friday, you
obama here to boston. there is the president, as you can see, leaving marine one. he will board air force one along with his wife for prayer service at 11:00. the president is set to spend several hours here on the ground here in boston. he is expected to meet with state and local officials as well as first responders. there may be a stop to see some of the victims in this attack. that's a story live in boston. we will continue to follow this for you. >>> 6:10. back here at home, we...
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while the obama administration has agreed to decllay a readingf the miranda rights, the administration is not going along with republicans who are calling for a change in the prosecution play book. >> this man in my view should be designated as a potential enemy combatant and we should be allowed to question him for intelligence gathering purposes. >> literally hundreds of terrorists, those accused of terrorism, have been successfully prosecuted and imprisoned in the united states using the same process that's being used in this case in boston. >> at the same time, lawmakers want to know a lot more about the suspect's dead brother, tamerlan tsarnaev traveled to russia for six months last year after he was brought to the attention of the fbi as a possible islamist extremist. this has added a sharp new angle to the debate over immigration reform. >>> we have new video to share with you tonight. this is home video obtained by nbc news showing surviving bombing suspect dzhokhar tsarnaev competing in a wrestling match in 2009. he's the wrestler in the black uniform there. he competed in the
while the obama administration has agreed to decllay a readingf the miranda rights, the administration is not going along with republicans who are calling for a change in the prosecution play book. >> this man in my view should be designated as a potential enemy combatant and we should be allowed to question him for intelligence gathering purposes. >> literally hundreds of terrorists, those accused of terrorism, have been successfully prosecuted and imprisoned in the united states...
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. >> president obama has agreed to delaying miranda rights under public safety measure but rebuffing republicans calling nor for a change in the prosecutorial playbook. he became a u.s. september last year on september 11th. he has the constitutional right to be tried in a civilian court. >> literally hundreds of terrorists, those accused of terrorism have been successfully prosecuted and imprisoned in the united states using the same process that's being used in boston. >> reporter: at the same time lawmakers want to know a lot more about the suspect's dead brother tamerlan tsarnaev traveled to russia for six months after he was brought to the attention of the fbi as a possible islamic extremist. >> we want to know why after he was interviewed and after foreign intelligence service raises a flag on the individual, why he was allowed to travel abroad and yet there were no flags put on him overseas. >> law enforcement and intelligence agencies try to retrace the older brother's steps leading up to the bombing, all eyes are on boston where investigators hope they can get dzhokhar tsarn
. >> president obama has agreed to delaying miranda rights under public safety measure but rebuffing republicans calling nor for a change in the prosecutorial playbook. he became a u.s. september last year on september 11th. he has the constitutional right to be tried in a civilian court. >> literally hundreds of terrorists, those accused of terrorism have been successfully prosecuted and imprisoned in the united states using the same process that's being used in boston. >>...
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we saw this in obama care, and it came from massachusetts, and with seat belts and a variety of issues that start to get resolved in the states, and then when there is some consensus, then it will be moved. >> i am glad that you brought up the ratio of 23 states who have enacted weaker gun laws. a couple of them that have been enacted since newtown tragedy. in arkansas, more laws are allowed for you to conceal a weapon. and does this surprise you in the heartache that the nation has suffered? >> well, no, second amendment is a badge, a badge off honor for people who want to defend their rights. in california since we have the strictest gun control legislation of all, we look at this as awkward and odd, but if you look at this in other places, it is there, a different story altogether. hunting here is a rite of passage and walking with a gun is a way of life. it is a different cultural emed bement. >> you mentioned the california gun lays, and let's pursue that farther. with respect to the state, it is the strictest laws in the country in respect to gun control, but what more can be don
we saw this in obama care, and it came from massachusetts, and with seat belts and a variety of issues that start to get resolved in the states, and then when there is some consensus, then it will be moved. >> i am glad that you brought up the ratio of 23 states who have enacted weaker gun laws. a couple of them that have been enacted since newtown tragedy. in arkansas, more laws are allowed for you to conceal a weapon. and does this surprise you in the heartache that the nation has...
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"the wall street journal" reporting the obama administration is considering several aggressive options to confront china ranging from diplomatic pressure to indicting chinese nationals in u.s. courts. officials tell "the journal" these options is not necessarily imminent, but they demonstrate how cybersecurity has become a central part of diplomacy. >>> and the dreamliner could be flying again within weeks. the faa has approved the aircraft maker's plan to fix its troubled batteries. >>> the top trending stories. plus the atf wants to know what caused a massive ferlt lieser plant explosion in texas. >>> and a funny car that provides anything but laughs in north carolina. details next. >>> more than four days after that huge explosion at a fertilizer plant in central texas, officials say everyone is accounted for. 14 people killed, 200 injured, and of the 14, 10 were first responders. gabe gutierrez reports from west, texas. >> reporter: new video of the damage in west, texas, after a fertilizer facility exploded in a blinding fireball. for the first time we see an apartment complex rip
"the wall street journal" reporting the obama administration is considering several aggressive options to confront china ranging from diplomatic pressure to indicting chinese nationals in u.s. courts. officials tell "the journal" these options is not necessarily imminent, but they demonstrate how cybersecurity has become a central part of diplomacy. >>> and the dreamliner could be flying again within weeks. the faa has approved the aircraft maker's plan to fix its...
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that is how much it cost for police and other security to protect president obama when he visited earlier this month. the president attended two events and raked in more than $3 million. atherton plans to send invoices to the white house, secret service, democratic national committee and the two house holds who hosted the private donor event. the president also stopped in san francisco but the city does not plan on charging him. >> it shows the long roads i have taken to get back to where i am. >>> ahead at 6:00 expressing themselves in a new way. why local vets are turning to photography to help them find peace. >>> a controversial idea is gaining ground. why you can soon pay more to shop online. >>> and keeping kids safe. the potential changes to particular child care centers in california. look at them kids. [ sigh ] they have no idea what it was like before u-verse high speed internet. yeah, you couldn't just stream movies to a device like that. one time, i had to wait half a day to watch a movie. you watched movies?! i was lucky if i could watch a show. show?! man, i was happy to see
that is how much it cost for police and other security to protect president obama when he visited earlier this month. the president attended two events and raked in more than $3 million. atherton plans to send invoices to the white house, secret service, democratic national committee and the two house holds who hosted the private donor event. the president also stopped in san francisco but the city does not plan on charging him. >> it shows the long roads i have taken to get back to where...
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obama, governor and mrs. menino, all of us in this space and well beyond are grateful for your constant and inspired leadership, your compassionate presence is a signal of the triumph of order over chaos. of love over hatred. the gifted columnist anna quinns land wrote grief remains one of the few things that has the power to silence us. it is a whisper in the world and a clammer within. the landscaped of all our lives become as full of craters as the surface of the moon. we would wish our prayers this morning to hold not only this city and its souls, in our embrace, but to extend our reach to kindred spirits in newtown and now, sadly, in west, texas. our message to them is that our arms are wide fluff to hold you in our hearts as well. the ha siddic sage once said, the entire world is a narrow bridge, but the important principal is not the important principal is to transcend somehow your fear. as we share our grief with those who have lost life or limb, and for the constellations of families and friends who
obama, governor and mrs. menino, all of us in this space and well beyond are grateful for your constant and inspired leadership, your compassionate presence is a signal of the triumph of order over chaos. of love over hatred. the gifted columnist anna quinns land wrote grief remains one of the few things that has the power to silence us. it is a whisper in the world and a clammer within. the landscaped of all our lives become as full of craters as the surface of the moon. we would wish our...
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president obama yesterday steered clear using that phrase "act of terror." today he did not mince words a few hours ago. he was adding a few hours ago and called the bombs an act of terror. they do not know whether carried out by an international or domestic organization. those comments came hours after federal, state, local officials made a plea to the public to help them find out who set off those bombs. >> this was a heinous and cowardly act. given what we now know about what took place, the fbi is investigating it as an act of terrorism. >> there has to be hundreds, if not thousands, of photographs or videos or observations that were made down athat finish line yesterday. they are sitting out there amongst everyone that's watching this event this morning. i would encourage
president obama yesterday steered clear using that phrase "act of terror." today he did not mince words a few hours ago. he was adding a few hours ago and called the bombs an act of terror. they do not know whether carried out by an international or domestic organization. those comments came hours after federal, state, local officials made a plea to the public to help them find out who set off those bombs. >> this was a heinous and cowardly act. given what we now know about what...
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president obama was also one of the people on "time's" list. we spoke to him shortly before the tragic in boston. and last week we showed you our interview, but we weren't able to show you our brief chat after that interview where we touched on life at the white house, his kids, and his predecessor. >> you'll be in texas, dedicating or being part of the dedications of the bush library. has your viewpoint changed on him and his legacy as you've now walked these halls and held this job? >> well, i've always thought that president bush was gracious, he was patriotic. he couldn't have been nicer to my team and my family when we made the transition in. and i always had a good, friendly relationship with him. obviously, we had some deep disagreements in terms of policy, but there's no doubt that anybody who takes on this job has a greater appreciation for the challenges involved. and it is a humbling job, you know you're going to make some mistakes. you know that there are going to be times when you wish you could roll back the clock. >> have to ask
president obama was also one of the people on "time's" list. we spoke to him shortly before the tragic in boston. and last week we showed you our interview, but we weren't able to show you our brief chat after that interview where we touched on life at the white house, his kids, and his predecessor. >> you'll be in texas, dedicating or being part of the dedications of the bush library. has your viewpoint changed on him and his legacy as you've now walked these halls and held...
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that's how much it cost to protect president obama when he visited earlier this month. the president attended two events in the upscale town and raked in more than $3 million. atherton plans to send in in voices to the white house, the secret service, national committee and two households which hosted the private donner events. the president also stopped in san francisco but city leaders there say they do not plan on charging him. >>> the new span of the bay bridge is months away from opening and so is the new bikepath on the bridge. most of it anyway. the first two-thirds is a pedestrian walkway. it will open september 3rd, the same day cal tran plans to open the eastern end. the old bridge is in the way of the remaining third of that bikepath. a good day for a bike ride. lets look at the forecast. >> in for christina loren this morning. a warm day. flags are something we're keeping an eye on in san francisco. it's blowing offshore. still talk about temperatures warming nicely first half of the day 67 san francisco, later on the coast cooler 72 in. 80 in san jose, 80 l
that's how much it cost to protect president obama when he visited earlier this month. the president attended two events in the upscale town and raked in more than $3 million. atherton plans to send in in voices to the white house, the secret service, national committee and two households which hosted the private donner events. the president also stopped in san francisco but city leaders there say they do not plan on charging him. >>> the new span of the bay bridge is months away from...